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Proof of concept cloud TLS hack: the silent hypervisor flaw
Bitdefender

Proof of concept cloud TLS hack: the silent hypervisor flaw

Third parties could eavesdrop on cloud communications encrypted with TLS, which can be almost undetectable by most people.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016
Clever security offering making money for telco service providers
Cloud Access Security Broker

Clever security offering making money for telco service providers

Wedge Networks is offering up security-as-a-service, giving telco service providers a point of differentiation - and high margins.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 27th May 2016
New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall
Malware

New Bitdefender vaccine for CryptoWall

Bitdefender offers freeware to protect against CryptoWall & other ransomware; already extorted $1m+ in 5 months.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Bitdefender gains momentum in MSP market
Partner Programmes

Bitdefender gains momentum in MSP market

Bitdefender has released a new integrated MSP security solution known as LabTech, and announced its participation in ConnectWise's vendor programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2016
Valentines beware: scams are targeting you
Marketing Technologies

Valentines beware: scams are targeting you

Beware of Valentine's Day scams targeting lovebirds, warns antivirus provider Bitdefender. Fake offers and phishing attempts are on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2016
Gartner names Bitdefender an endpoint security 'visionary'
Endpoint Protection

Gartner names Bitdefender an endpoint security 'visionary'

Bitdefender named Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection, validating the company's rapid advancement in enterprise sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 1 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender updates mobile security and antivirus offering

Bitdefender boosts mobile defence with mugshot-snapping feature to outfox snoops and smart-trusted network recognition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective
Cybersecurity

Bitdefender launches latest Antivirus for Mac, says it 100% effective

Bitdefender launches new Antivirus for Mac, proven 100% effective in independent tests, aims to eliminate adware and malicious programmes.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2015
Bitdefender to release new product line in 2016
Wireless Networks

Bitdefender to release new product line in 2016

The new product line uses machine learning algorithms to enable the system to fight off new and unknown threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps
Cybersecurity

Sophisticated malware resurfaces in Google Play apps

The Android.Trojan.MKero.A malware was originally distributed via third-party marketplace and local social networks in Eastern Europe late 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2015
Bitdefender planning local B2B and B2C assault
Bitdefender

Bitdefender planning local B2B and B2C assault

BitDefender is eyeing up the business market and planning a major push into Australia's small, medium and large businesses over the coming year.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2015
Bitdefender uncovers global spam campaign
Malware

Bitdefender uncovers global spam campaign

Bitdefender has discovered a global spam campaign spreading banking Trojan Dyre, using various approaches to maximise damage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire
Malware

Ransomware masquerades as FBI, Android users in the crossfire

Thousands of Android users have been targeted by a ransomware that demands users to pay $500 to restore access to their smartphone, says Bitdefender.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Free enterprise security: Bargain or false economy?
Cybersecurity

Free enterprise security: Bargain or false economy?

A security expert is cautioning against entrusting enterprise security to free security products saying they are a false economy.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2015
Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait
Malware

Porn no longer scammers' favourite bait

As Valentine scams surge, Bitdefender warns of a new trend: the decline of adult-themed lures, with scammers opting for varied deceitful tricks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2015
The biggest social media security threats of 2015
Bitdefender

The biggest social media security threats of 2015

Bitdefender, security software solutions provider, has released its social media security threat predictions for 2015.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2015
Bitdefender unveils The Box, a home IoT security device
Internet of Things

Bitdefender unveils The Box, a home IoT security device

Bitdefender launches The Box, a breakthrough in IoT security, promising the 'Protection of Everything' from malware to data theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2014
Thousands fall each hour for 'free Audi R8' Facebook scam
Email Security

Thousands fall each hour for 'free Audi R8' Facebook scam

Over 200,000 duped by a Facebook scam offering 'free' Audi R8s, as Bitdefender reveals an alarming rise in victims mostly from the US and the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

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